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Asghar Farhadi (Persian: اصغر فرهادی, [æsˈɢæɾ ɛ fæɾhɑːˈdiː] ⓘ; born 7 May 1972) is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. He is considered one of the most prominent filmmakers of Iranian cinema as well as world cinema in the 21st century.
Asghar Farhadi is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is considered one of the most prominent filmmakers of Iranian cinema as well as world cinema in the 21st century. His films have gained recognition for their focus on the human condition, and portrayals of intimate and challenging stories of internal family conflicts.
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May 7, 2024 · Asghar Farhadi, Iranian filmmaker whose dramas examine ethical problems and contradictions arising from social class, gender, and religion in modern Iran. He is perhaps best known for A Separation (2011) and The Salesman (2016), both of which won an Oscar for best foreign-language film.
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- 'A Separation' (2011) IMDb: 8.3/10. Farhadi's defining film focuses on Nader (Peyman Maadi) and Simin (Leila Hatami), a secular, middle-class couple on the verge of divorce due to conflicting desires.
- 'About Elly' (2009) IMDb: 7.9/10. About Elly is essentially Farhadi's riff on L'Avventura, the 1960 classic by Italian filmmaker Michaelangelo Antonioni.
- 'The Salesman' (2016) IMDb: 7.7/10. Emad (Shahab Hosseini) and Rana (Taraneh Alidoosti), a married couple, are actors preparing for a performance of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman."
- 'The Past' (2013) IMDb: 7.7/10. Ahmad (Ali Mosaffa), an Iranian man, returns to Paris from Tehran to finalize his divorce from Marie (Bérénice Bejo). Upon his arrival, Ahmad finds himself entangled in a web of family dynamics and unresolved issues.
Feb 25, 2022 · Asghar Farhadi, who has won two Oscars, says stories about the rich and famous “are not part of my emotional bank.”
Learn about the life and career of Asghar Farhadi, the acclaimed Iranian filmmaker who won two Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film. Find out his filmography, awards, trivia, and personal details on IMDb.
Jan 4, 2022 · The Director Who Makes Empathy Thrilling. Master of world cinema Asghar Farhadi examines the darker side of viral fame in his new film, A Hero. By Zach Baron. January 4, 2022. Asghar...
